Events

Our Cult Classics calendar includes silver screen masterpieces from the 40s through to now.

Suit up, grab yourself a martini from the bar, and join us on this epic journey through the history of one of cinema’s most enduring characters.

You're entering a world of pain.

We’re celebrating the larger-than-life Italian maestro filmmaker Federico Fellini with a retrospective of almost all of his incredible films.

We are the proud home of the Jewish International Film Festival in Melbourne.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling on arrival at our special preview screening of Chloé Zhao's award-winning Nomadland, starring Frances McDormand.

Join us for Monday night comedy featuring some of Melbourne's best comedians!

Celebrate International Women's Day by seeing Girls Can't Surf, followed by a live virtual Q&A with Australian surfing pioneers Layne Beachley, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha and Pauline Menczer.

Every second Thursday at Classic Southside.

See French Exit, with Michelle Pfeiffer at her caustic best opposite Lucas Hedges, at our members' preview screening.

See the chilling new film from A24 and writer-director Rose Glass at our exclusive season.

MDWFF will return in 2021.

One of the most insanely idiotic things you’ve ever heard? Okay, a simple 'wrong' would’ve done just fine.

We're thrilled to be exclusively presenting Australia's first theatrical season of Uncut Gems, the award-winning crime thriller from writer-director duo Josh and Benny Safdie. 

Just when you thought you were saved...

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - Gandalf

A 12-film salute to Our Nic.

We're bringing nearly the entire oeuvre of the Master of Suspense himself back to the big screen.

We're showcasing all ten feature films by the master of surreal cinema, David Lynch, to commemorate his 75th birthday.

Discover the essence of French cool with our essential Jean-Pierre Melville retrospective, featuring six stunning features.

A complete retrospective of the master of melodrama's films.

We’re celebrating the irreverent, rule-breaking director – the first woman to be nominated for the Best Director Oscar – with seven of her best films.

Weekly open caption sessions for anyone who needs it.

Crying, kicking, screaming is welcome, and that goes for the babies as well. 

Jazz, comedy and talks are back at Classic Southside.

Presenting fine art and theatre on The Big Screen. 

They had style, they had grace. Special matinee screenings of the greatest and most glamourous pictures from Hollywood and beyond. Don't just stand there, let's get to it!

Come up and see us sometime.

Our new limited edition tote is a must-have accessory for any serious cinephile.

Attention Classic superfans! We have a limited supply of Classic t-shirts and masks for sale in the gift shop!